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Nexplanon suddenly hurts in arm. hot flashes. pain and maybe bent on one end. ive had nexpl. for 5mo. ?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See GYN: I recommend you follow up with your OG-GYN or whoever inserted your Nexplanon. If it is causing pain in the arm it may need to be removed.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/12/2014

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A member asked:

Nexplanon suddenly hurts in arm. hot flashes. pain and maybe bent on one end. ive had nexpl. for 5mo. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Okamoto answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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